Alela, Cunning Conqueror (Commander) - Expensive Core Control

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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MTGStocks
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scion of Oona
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
94%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Brazen Borrower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Consider
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
High Fae Trickster
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kindred Discovery
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Opt
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Snap
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spell Stutter
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hydroelectric Specimen
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Vendilion Clique
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Malleable Impostor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Quickling
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Slitherwisp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Mistbind Clique
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mocking Sprite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Picklock Prankster
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sower of Temptation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Grim Hireling
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Talion's Messenger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Likeness Looter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Thief
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Nightmare Sower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Renet, Temporal Apprentice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Il Mheg Pixie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glamer Gifter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Formation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Pongify
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spider-Sense
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Run Away Together
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Keep Watch
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Perplexing Test
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Faebloom Trick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorform
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Fencing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Countersquall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Capsize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Notorious Throng
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sever Soul
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-27%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Aphetto Dredging
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glamdring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Shard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utter Insignificance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Tauntings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Feywild Visitor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Conclave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Misleading Signpost
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Sunken Hollow
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Secluded Glen
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Ruins
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Isle
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
River of Tears
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy